Checks and Balances

Front

Why were checks and balances necessary?

Back

Prevent any branch from becoming more powerful than the others

Front

How does the executive branch check on the Judicial branch?

Back

The president can appoint justices when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Front

How does the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

Back

Legislative branch can override a presidential veto

Front

Who has the unique power to veto a bill? Options: Senate, House of Representatives, President, Supreme Court

Back

President

Front

Who has the power to conduct Judicial Review?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

What measure of votes are required to override a veto? Options: 2/3, 3/4, Majority, Unanimous

Back

2/3

Front

How is the Senate different from the House?

Back

Senate provides equality for each state while the House is based on population.

Front

How is Congress constructed with Checks and Balances?

Back

Small states have an equal say in the Sentate to protect against large states controlling Congress

Front

Which of the other seven principles is closely tied to Checks and Balances? Options: Individual Rights, Separation of Powers, Republicanism, Popular Sovereignty

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Who has the power to declare war? Options: The President, The States, Congress, Supreme Court must rule the war justified

Back

Congress